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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm S4200 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Fujifilm S4200

 GR II Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2012More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GR II

 Fujifilm S4200 GR II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the GR II.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and GR II is 67 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and GR II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (543 grams)
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (251 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (251 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR II Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (543g)
32
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh GR II
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Ricoh GR II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Ricoh GR II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-06-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 251 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $599